Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Amaya Kitty Gustafiak, Pairc Thiar, The Miles, Clonakilty,
Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Mickey John Clancy, Western Australia & Clonakilty,
Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Kitty Elle Kelly, The Lady's Cross, Clogheen, Clonakilty,
Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Olivia Anne Hughes, An Corrán, Gullane, Clonakilty,
Paul, originally from Co. Clare, has lived for many years in Timoleague Parish with his wife Bríd. They have two adult children, Anne and Tomás.
Over the past number of years, Paul has been preparing for the Permanent Diaconate through formation, prayer and pastoral experience, including time spent in Kinsale Parish.
Paul will become the fourth person to serve as a parmanent deacon in our diocese.
Please keep Paul in your prayers in these final days of preparation. We ask the Lord to bless Paul as he prepares to be ordained and to serve the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross as a Permanent Deacon.
All are very welcome to attend the Ordination Mass in Timoleague Parish Church. Bishop Fintan Gavin will ordain Paul, priests will concelebrate the Mass and other permanent deacons will also minister.
Three choirs of Timoleague Parish are coming together to lead the liturgical music and song.
At Kinsale Parish Church In 2024 when Paul was admitted to Candidacy for Ordination, Paul is seen with Bishop Fintan Gavin, along with Paul's wife Bríd, their daughter Anne and son Tomás. (Photo: Mariana Wirsam).
Family of Parishes NewsletterIt brought together people going through difficult times in their grief, as a result of significant loss in their lives. The feedback was very positive where people liked the group sessions in a very safe and confidential setting.
Participants said they felt listened to and understood and loved the trust that was built up within the group during the 5 weeks.
The next 5-week programme will take place in the Autumn (Sept/Oct 2026) and if you would like to take part or find out more information, in complete confidence, please contact:
(Monday to Friday 9:30am to 1:00pm)
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Baby Peter Anthony Smith, Wilton Court, Cork, was baptised at St. James' Church, Ardfield. Baby Peter's mother is from Ardfield/Rathbarry Parish.
Baby Alice Penelope Williams, Clogheen Village, Clonakilty, was baptised at St. James' Church, Ardfield. Baby Alice's mother is originally from Clonakilty.
On Sunday 7 June participants will assemble at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne from 2.30pm and the Procession will leave the Cathedral at 3pm. The Blessed Sacrament will be borne by Bishop Fintan Gavin.
Hundreds of people will have active parts in the liturgies including the priests, deacons, servers, choirs, Ministers of the Word, stewards, canopy bearers, banner bearers.
Professional imaging and sound services will also be deployed to make access to this historic procession available online and to record it.
Livestream Countdown of the 100th anniversary of the Cork Eucharistic Procession
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